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title: "GLM-5.2 Cost Calculator - Scx-ai"
description: "Calculate the cost of using GLM-5.2 from Scx-ai. Input costs $0.55 and output $1.78 per 1M tokens."
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# GLM-5.2 Cost Calculator - Scx-ai

> Calculate the cost of using GLM-5.2 from Scx-ai. Input costs $0.55 and output $1.78 per 1M tokens.

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## About GLM-5.2

GLM-5.2 is a chat model from Scx-ai, one of 2 chat models they offer. It is priced at $0.55 per 1M input tokens and $1.78 per 1M output tokens, ranking 1447 out of 2912 chat models by cost and cheaper than 50% of models in this category. GLM-5.2 supports function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. Its 1,049K-token context window is in the top 9% among chat models.

## Pricing

Published Scx-ai pricing for GLM-5.2.

- **$0.55 / 1M tokens Input.**
- **$1.78 / 1M tokens Output.**

## Technical Specifications

- **Chat Mode.**
- **1,048,576 Max Input Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Output Tokens.**
- **131,072 Max Tokens.**

## Model Capabilities

GLM-5.2 supports: Function Calling, Reasoning, Prompt Caching, Response Schema, Tool Choice.

## How Pricing Compares

At $0.55 per 1M input tokens and $1.78 per 1M output tokens, GLM-5.2 ranks 1447 out of 2912 chat models by input cost. It is competitively priced compared to the median of $0.55 for chat models, and is cheaper than 50% of models in this category.

GLM-5.2 is one of 2 Scx-ai chat models, with support for function calling, reasoning, prompt caching, structured output. its 1,049K-token context window places it in the top 9% of chat models.

| Model | Provider | Input $/1M | Output $/1M | vs GLM-5.2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| gemini-3-flash-preview | Vertex AI | $0.50 | $3.00 | -9% |
| gemini-3-flash-preview | Google Gemini | $0.50 | $3.00 | -9% |
| kimi-k2.5 | Moonshot | $0.60 | $3.00 | +9% |
| deepseek-chat-v3.1 | OpenRouter | $0.55 | $1.65 | 0% |
| deepseek-r1-0528 | OpenRouter | $0.50 | $2.15 | -9% |

## More from Scx-ai

- [Qwen3.8-Max ($1.81/1M input)](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/scx-ai/model/qwen3.8-max.md)

## Related Resources

- [All Scx-ai pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/scx-ai.md)

## FAQ

### Is GLM-5.2 cheaper than gemini-3-flash-preview?

No. GLM-5.2 costs $0.55 per 1M input tokens while gemini-3-flash-preview costs $0.50 per 1M input tokens, making gemini-3-flash-preview 9% more affordable for input. However, GLM-5.2 may offer different capabilities or performance characteristics that justify the price difference.

### How does GLM-5.2 pricing compare to the average chat model?

GLM-5.2 input pricing is $0.55 per 1M tokens, which is 0% at the median of $0.55 for chat models. It ranks 1447 out of 2912 chat models by input cost, making it cheaper than 50% of models in this category. For output, it costs $1.78 per 1M tokens compared to the median of $1.50.

### What makes GLM-5.2 different from other Scx-ai models?

Among Scx-ai's 2 chat models, GLM-5.2 ranks 1 by input cost.

### What are the best alternatives to GLM-5.2?

The most comparable chat models to GLM-5.2 are: gemini-3-flash-preview from Vertex AI ($0.50/1M input tokens); gemini-3-flash-preview from Google Gemini ($0.50/1M input tokens); kimi-k2.5 from Moonshot ($0.60/1M input tokens); deepseek-chat-v3.1 from OpenRouter ($0.55/1M input tokens). These alternatives were selected based on similar capabilities, pricing, and provider diversity. You can compare any of these models in detail using the Bifrost Model Library.

### How large is GLM-5.2's context window?

GLM-5.2 supports up to 1,048,576 input tokens, placing it in the top 9% of chat models by context window size (rank 149 of 2714). This makes it suitable for processing long documents, extensive code repositories, or maintaining detailed conversation histories.

### How do I calculate GLM-5.2 costs?

GLM-5.2 is priced based on input and output tokens. Use the interactive calculator at the top of this page to estimate costs for your specific workload. Enter your expected input and output tokens volume and the calculator will show the total cost breakdown. For reference, processing 1M input tokens costs $0.55 and generating 1M output tokens costs $1.78.

## Related Resources

- [All Scx-ai pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator/provider/scx-ai.md)
- [LLM cost calculator](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/llm-cost-calculator.md)
- [Model library](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/model-library.md)
- [Docs: Bifrost docs](https://docs.getbifrost.ai)
- [GitHub: maximhq/bifrost](https://github.com/maximhq/bifrost)
- [Pricing: Bifrost pricing](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/pricing.md)
- [Enterprise: Bifrost enterprise](https://www.getmaxim.ai/bifrost/enterprise)
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